During my first installation of SharePoint 2013 (preview) on windows server 2012, i faced some issues. So, i like to share with you the solutions of the issues.
1. Failed to connect to the configuration database
You might face this error if you choose stand alone installation option.
Solution:
1. Failed to connect to the configuration database
You might face this error if you choose stand alone installation option.
Solution:
If you have Sql server management studio install, then go to the .\SHAREPOINT-->Security-->Login-->Administartor-->rightclick and select Properties--> ServerRole--> check setadmin.
Then open the Sharepoint powerShell and execute the following command.
psconfig.exe -cmd Configdb Create SkipRegisterAsDistributedCacheHost
Wait for the command to perform the 3 steps.
Then run the configuration wizard again.
2. Failed to create sample data
This error cold be occur in step 8 of the configuration. Ignore this exception as central administrator is already created. Just finish the wizard and go to central administrator and check the web application is successfully created.
